Five hazard reduction burns planned for Far South Coast this weekend

20 April 2023

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is continuing its hazard reduction program across the Far South Coast, with 5 burns planned from today, Thursday 20 April, until Sunday 23 April, weather permitting.

Personnel conducting hazard reduction burn

The following burns are scheduled:

Yurammie State Conservation Area, south of Yellow Pinch Dam Road – Thursday 20 April
South East Forest National Park (Yurramie section), along Princes Highway and Millingandi Road – Friday 21 April
Bournda National Park, to the east of Sapphire Coast Drive – Saturday 22 April
Murrah Flora Reserves off Bunga Trail near Wapengo – Saturday 22 April
Beowa National Park (Pambula section), along Pambula Beach Road, Hallorans Link Trail, Forest Lane and Arthur Kane Drive – Sunday 23 April.

NPWS is taking advantage of forecast favourable conditions to undertake these burns, which will altogether treat approximately 350 hectares of bushland across the region.

These 5 burns aim to manage the potential risk of bushfire to local communities and the environment before next summer and will provide firefighters with safe zones and access where they can defend properties and infrastructure should a bushfire occur.

Roads, tracks and trails in these reserves will be closed during burning operations, so visitors must check the NPWS Alerts webpage before leaving home for up-to-date information on closures.

Smoke will be visible in the vicinity of the burns and motorists are advised to drive to conditions. People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.

All NPWS hazard reduction burns are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.

People with known health conditions can sign up to receive air quality reports, forecasts and alerts via email or SMS from the Department of Planning and Environment.

For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit the NSW Health website or Asthma Australia.

More information on hazard reduction activities is available at: NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW Government Hazards Near Me website and app.

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